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Naturally Lewis awards grants in first round of vacant-property revitalization program
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Nine projects throughout Lewis County will use grant funding totaling nearly $691,000 as part of the vacant property revitalization (VPR) program. The

Cayuga Cancer Center receives $1 million gift
ITHACA, N.Y. — A $1 million, multi-year gift to Cayuga Medical Center will support the facility and equipment needs of the Cayuga Cancer Center. Former

Oneida County Tourism celebrates travel and tourism week
“Travel and tourism is an integral part of Oneida County, powering a strong local economy, creating jobs, and strengthening our community’s culture and identity,” OCT

Utica University commencement set for Thursday, with SEC commissioner as speaker
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University will hold its commencement exercises on Thursday, May 11 at 5 p.m. in the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica

Bassett Healthcare names new CFO and COO
Morgan has transitioned from his role as interim CFO since March to assume the position full time. Prior to joining Bassett, he served as interim

Herkimer College appoints College in Prison program coordinator
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College has appointed Karen Scott of Vernon Center as coordinator of the College in Prison program. Scott is responsible

Slocum-Dickson plans May 23 hiring event for nurse practitioners and physician assistants
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Slocum-Dickson Medical Group will host a hiring event for nurse practitioners and physician assistants from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on May 23 at

State council awards grants for arts and cultural capital projects, including CNY initiatives
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) has awarded more than $42 million for 144 small and medium-sized capital projects at arts and cultural organizations across the state. This record capital investment supports crucial building renovations, accessibility improvements, and new spaces for creative work, according to a news release from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s

Broome County, NYS Early Intervention Program needs providers
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Broome County Health Department this month is spotlighting its Early Intervention Program. It’s part of the New York State Early Intervention initiative, which is part of a national program that serves infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities and delays and their families. The program is open to children under age 3
Most Central New York regions gained jobs in past year
The six Central New York subregions produced job growth ranging from a low of 0 percent to a high of 2.6 percent in the last year, according to the most recent state jobs report. The Syracuse, Utica–Rome, Watertown–Fort Drum, Binghamton, and Elmira regions gained jobs between March 2022 and this past March, according to the
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